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matthew donaldson: president series


left: alexander hamilton
right: ulysses s. grant

'president series' by london based still life photographer matthew donaldson features american dollar bills,
each of which depict historical figures bearing an illness or handicap, making a humorous reference to the
economic crisis.



left: andrew jackson
right: george washington

to view more of donaldson's work, see here.
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fiona db
05.31.10  
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inspiring... the peolpe who get too involved with capitalism end up like the presidents as well.
thanks for the grat work !
tstststst   05.31.10
How ironic coming from the original and most successful modern imperialists. Better get a sling out for the Euro now too, babe
onemanwithapencil   06.01.10
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